Is Linkwarden better than Shiori?

Linkwarden ranks higher in our list of bookmark managers (#3 against #4, score 87.5 against 85.5), but the gap is small and the better choice depends on what you need. Linkwarden is best for: shared research collections with full-page archives. Shiori is best for: self-hosters who want saved page copies.

Which is cheaper, Linkwarden or Shiori?

Linkwarden: Free to self-host; Cloud plan is $3 per user per month billed yearly. Shiori: Free MIT-licensed software that you run yourself.

Do Linkwarden and Shiori run on the same platforms?

Linkwarden supports Web, iOS, Android, Browser extension, Self-hosted. Shiori supports Web, Command line, Self-hosted, Browser extension.

Comparison · Bookmark managers

Linkwarden vs Shiori: which is better in 2026?

Linkwarden87.5#3 in best bookmark managers

Shiori85.5#4 in best bookmark managers

Linkwarden ranks higher in our list of bookmark managers (#3 against #4, score 87.5 against 85.5), but the gap is small and the better choice depends on what you need.

How we rank Share

87.5
Editorial score
85.5
5
Platforms
4
Yes
Free to use
Yes
Yes
Open source
Yes

Which should you choose?

Choose Linkwarden if you want

Shared research collections with full-page archives.

An open-source bookmark manager that keeps full-page copies, with a reader view, shared collections and apps for iOS and Android. Its cloud plan costs $3 per user per month billed yearly.

Choose Shiori if you want

Self-hosters who want saved page copies.

A simple MIT-licensed bookmark manager written in Go, with a web interface, a command-line tool and an offline archive of saved pages. You run it yourself, and its browser extension is still marked beta.

The main differences

Only Linkwarden runs on iOS.
Only Linkwarden runs on Android.

Side by side

	Linkwarden	Shiori
Score	87.5	85.5
Rank in list	#3 of 10	#4 of 10
Price	Free and open sourceFree to self-host; Cloud plan is $3 per user per month billed yearly	Free and open sourceFree MIT-licensed software that you run yourself
Free to use	Yes	Yes
Open source	Yes	Yes
Platforms	WebiOSAndroidBrowser extensionSelf-hostedWeb, iOS, Android, Browser extension, Self-hosted	WebCommand lineSelf-hostedBrowser extensionWeb, Command line, Self-hosted, Browser extension
Made by	Not stated	Not stated
Self-hosted option	Yes	Yes
Best for	Shared research collections with full-page archives	Self-hosters who want saved page copies
Strengths	Full-page archives survive link rot Open source under AGPL-3.0 Shared collections for teams	MIT licensed, with source on GitHub Offline archive of saved pages by default
Limits	Cloud plan is paid after a 14-day trial Self-hosting requires a server	Browser extension is marked beta You run and maintain the server yourself
Links	Visit site	Visit site

Questions about Linkwarden vs Shiori

Is Linkwarden better than Shiori?: Linkwarden ranks higher in our list of bookmark managers (#3 against #4, score 87.5 against 85.5), but the gap is small and the better choice depends on what you need. Linkwarden is best for: shared research collections with full-page archives. Shiori is best for: self-hosters who want saved page copies.
Which is cheaper, Linkwarden or Shiori?: Linkwarden: Free to self-host; Cloud plan is $3 per user per month billed yearly. Shiori: Free MIT-licensed software that you run yourself.
Do Linkwarden and Shiori run on the same platforms?: Linkwarden supports Web, iOS, Android, Browser extension, Self-hosted. Shiori supports Web, Command line, Self-hosted, Browser extension.